What is the cheapest way to get from Ramstein Air Base to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Ramstein Air Base to Cologne is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ramstein Air Base to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Ramstein Air Base to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Ramstein Air Base and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ramstein Air Base to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ramstein, Air Base Bau 2113 and arriving at Köln via Ramstein, Miesenbacher Straße, Kaiserslautern central train station and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Ramstein Air Base to Cologne?

The distance between Ramstein Air Base and Cologne is 327 km. The road distance is 230.1 km.

How do I travel from Ramstein Air Base to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Ramstein Air Base to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €45 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Ramstein Air Base to Cologne?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Ramstein Air Base to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ramstein Air Base to Cologne bus from?

Ramstein Air Base to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kaiserslautern central train station.

Train or bus from Ramstein Air Base to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ramstein Air Base to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Ramstein Air Base to Cologne bus arrive?

Ramstein Air Base to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Can I drive from Ramstein Air Base to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ramstein Air Base to Cologne is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Ramstein Air Base to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1787+ hotels available in Cologne.

Ramstein Air Base to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ramstein Air Base to Cologne by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Landstuhl, Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
5h 4m
€48–123
Drive 230.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ramstein Air Base to Colognecar 230.1 km
2h 40m
€32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kaiserslautern central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 220 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 24m
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Landstuhl, Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Suedtrain Re
6h 49m
€53–86
Train via Bingen am Rhein
1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Bingen, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb65
2. Take the train from Bingen, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bftrain Rb26
6h 50m
€42–61

Ramstein Air Base to Cologne by foot, bus, and train

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Map of how to get from Ramstein Air Base to Cologne.

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Distance: 327.5 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Ramstein Air Base, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Ramstein Air Base to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Ramstein, Air Base Bau 2113, Ramstein, ZOB, Ramstein, Bahnhof, Landstuhl, Bahnhof, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ramstein Air Base to Köln via Ramstein, Air Base Bau 2113, Ramstein, ZOB, Ramstein, Miesenbacher Straße, Kaiserslautern central train station, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 7h 24m.

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